GG News Bureau
Dhaka, 23rd Jan. Bangladesh, under Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus, has been grappling with a major economic crisis following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The country’s financial struggles have been exacerbated by political instability, with Islamists supporting the interim government calling for the adoption of a national security doctrine.
Reports suggest that this doctrine would grant the military the authority to counter the Indian Army, marking a significant shift in Bangladesh’s defense posture. This proposal is closely linked to recent developments in Bangladesh’s political landscape, including the involvement of Islamists, the military, and India, and the ongoing tension following Hasina’s removal from power.
Mahmudur Rahman, the editor of Bangladesh’s daily newspaper Amar Desh, has voiced strong criticism of the Awami League, the political party led by the ousted Prime Minister. Rahman accused Hasina’s government of weakening the country’s military leadership and has demanded that the military leadership be independent from India’s influence. Rahman has also called for a ban on the Awami League’s student wing, further intensifying the political divide.
The situation has taken on international implications, with Rahman advocating for the cancellation of the nomination of Saima Wazed, the daughter of Sheikh Hasina, for a significant position at the World Health Organization (WHO). Rahman has also proposed a number of symbolic changes, including renaming the Jamuna Bridge after Shaheed Abu Said and renaming Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka to Shaheed Abrar Avenue.
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